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Itron, Inc. REVISED EMC TEST REPORT TO 102014-2 AMR Transceiver Device For Communicating With Utility Meters Model: IMRB Tested To The Following Standards: FCC Part 101 Subpart C Report No.: 102014-2A Date of issue: May 30, 2019 This test report bears the accreditation symbol indicating that the testing performed herein meets the test and reporting requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 under the applicable scope of testing for CKC Laboratories, Inc. We strive to create long-term, trust based relationships by providing sound, adaptive, customer first testing services. We embrace each of our customers’ unique EMC challenges, not as an interruption to set processes, but rather as the reason we are in business. Test Certificate # 803.05 This report contains a total of 24 pages and may be reproduced in full only. Partial reproduction may only be done with the written consent of CKC Laboratories, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Administrative Information .......................................................................................................................... 3 Test Report Information ............................................................................................................................................3 Revision History .........................................................................................................................................................3 Report Authorization .................................................................................................................................................3 Test Facility Information ............................................................................................................................................4 Software Versions ......................................................................................................................................................4 Site Registration & Accreditation Information ..........................................................................................................4 Summary of Results ...................................................................................................................................................5 Modifications During Testing .....................................................................................................................................5 Conditions During Testing..........................................................................................................................................5 Equipment Under Test ...............................................................................................................................................6 General Product Information.....................................................................................................................................6 FCC Part(s) 2 / 101 ........................................................................................................................................ 7 2.1046 / 101.113 Transmitter Power Limitations ......................................................................................................7 2.1055 / 101.107 Frequency Tolerance ...................................................................................................................10 2.1049 / 101.109 Bandwidth ...................................................................................................................................13 2.1051 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations - Conducted .............................................................................................16 2.1053 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations - Radiated .................................................................................................20 Page 2 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

EKE ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Test Report Information reeort reraren ron: rerort remareo ay: Itron, Inc. Terd Rayle 2111 N. Molter Road CKC Laboratories, Inc. therty Lake, WA 99019 5006 Sterra Pines Drive Maripose, CA 95338 REPRESENTATIVE: Jay Holcomb Project Number: 99513 Customer Reference Number: 165609 vare or equipment receier: December 12, 2018 nare(s) or tesrine: December 1217, 2018 Revision History nal: Testing of the AMR Transc For Communt ing With Utlity Meters, ModelIMRG to FCC Part 101 Subpart . Revision A: To correct the model reference on the Te page to IMRB from a misspelled IMRA. Replaced plots in Section 2.1049 / 101109 Sandwidth. Report Authorization The test data contained in thisreport documents the observed testing parameters pertaining to and are relevantfor only the sample equipmenttested in the agreed upon operational mode(s} and configuration(s) as identied herein. Compliance assessment remains the client‘s responsibilty. This report may not be used to claim product endorsement by A2LA or any government agencies. This test report has heen authorized for release under quality contral from CKC Laboratories,Inc. Steve Bchm Director of Quality Assurance & Engineering Services CKCtaboratories,Inc. Page 3 of 24 Report No: 102014—2A

Test Facility Information Our laboratories are configured to effectively test a wide variety of product types. CKC utilizes first class test equipment, anechoic chambers, data acquisition and information services to create accurate, repeatable and affordable test results. TEST LOCATION(S): CKC Laboratories, Inc. 22116 23rd Drive S.E., Suite A Canyon Park, Bothell, WA 98021 Software Versions CKC Laboratories Proprietary Software Version EMITest Emissions 5.03.02 EMITest Immunity 5.03.02 Site Registration & Accreditation Information Location NIST CB # TAIWAN CANADA FCC JAPAN Canyon Park US0081 SL2-IN-E-1145R 3082C-1 US1022 A-0148 Bothell, WA Page 4 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

SUMMARY OF RESULTS Standard / Specification: FCC Part 2 / 101 Test Procedure Description Modifications Results 2.1046 / 101.113 Transmitter Power Limitations NA Pass 2.1055 / 101.107 Frequency Tolerance NA Pass 2.1049 / 101.109 Bandwidth NA Pass 2.1051 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations- Conducted NA Pass 2.1053 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations- Radiated NA Pass 2.1047 Modulation Characteristics NA NA1 NA = Not Applicable NA1 = Not applicable because the EUT does not employ any modulation types outlined in the rules. ISO/IEC 17025 Decision Rule The declaration of pass or fail herein is based upon assessment to the specification(s) listed above, including where applicable, assessment of measurement uncertainties. For performance related tests, equipment was monitored for specified criteria identified in that section of testing. Modifications During Testing This list is a summary of the modifications made to the equipment during testing. Summary of Conditions No modifications were made during testing. Modifications listed above must be incorporated into all production units. Conditions During Testing This list is a summary of the conditions noted to the equipment during testing. Summary of Conditions None Page 5 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) During testing, numerous configurations may have been utilized. The configurations listed below support compliance to the standard(s) listed in the Summary of Results section. Configuration 3 Equipment Tested: Device Manufacturer Model # S/N AMR transceiver device for Itron, Inc. IMRB IMR003024 communicating with utility meters Support Equipment: Device Manufacturer Model # S/N Laptop Dell E6410 46TXXN1 AC Adapter for Laptop Dell DA130PE1-00 NA AC Adapter DVE DV-51AR NA General Product Information: Product Information Manufacturer-Provided Details Equipment Type: Stand-Alone Equipment Modulation Type(s): OOK Antenna Type(s) and Gain: Internal PIFA 2.0dB Antenna Connection Type: Integral (External connector provided to facilitate testing) Nominal Input Voltage: 120VAC, 60Hz Firmware / Software used for Test: DSP Version 85.75.00.02/FPGA Version 3.02 / MC3 Test v4.0.2.2 Temperature Range -20C to 50C Page 6 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

FCC PART(S) 2 / 101 2.1046 / 101.113 Transmitter Power Limitations Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Harrison / S. Pittsford Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.113, TIA-603E Test Date(s): 12/14/2018 Configuration: 3 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952.006, 959.99MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 2.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 30-36 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P07228 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 11/30/2017 11/30/2019 Test Data Summary Measured Power Frequency (MHz) Power Watts Limit Watts Results (dBm) 952.006 28.55 0.716 25 Pass 959.99 28.42 0.695 25 Page 7 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Plots Low Channel High Channel Page 8 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Setup Photo Page 9 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

2.1055 / 101.107 Frequency Tolerance Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab Bench 2 Test Engineer: M. Harrison / S. Pittsford Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.107, TIA-603E Test Date(s): 12/17/2018 Configuration: 2 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952.00625, 959.99375MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 2.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is inside temperature chamber transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20 Relative Humidity (%): 31 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02757 Temperature Chamber Bemco F100/350-8 1/2/2017 1/2/2019 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P07228 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 11/30/2017 11/30/2019 P07527 Variac Simpson NA 11/21/2018 11/21/2020 P06008 Cable Andrew Heliax 4/10/2018 4/10/2020 Thermometer, Digital 03029 Fluke 566 1/12/2017 1/12/2019 Infrared Page 10 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Data Summary Temperature Frequency Frequency Limit Voltage Results (ºC) (MHz) Tolerance (%) (%) -30 VNominal 952.00557 0.00007 0.0005 -20 VNominal 952.00554 0.00008 0.0005 -10 VNominal 952.00561 0.00007 0.0005 0 VNominal 952.00561 0.00007 0.0005 10 VNominal 952.00558 0.00007 0.0005 20 VMinimum 952.00546 0.00008 0.0005 Pass 20 VNominal 952.00551 0.00008 0.0005 20 VMaximum 952.00546 0.00008 0.0005 30 VNominal 952.00548 0.00008 0.0005 40 VNominal 952.00559 0.00007 0.0005 50 VNominal 952.00561 0.00007 0.0005 Nominal Frequency: 952.00625 Test Data Summary Temperature Frequency Frequency Limit Voltage Results (ºC) (MHz) Tolerance (%) (%) -30 VNominal 959.99302 0.00008 0.0005 -20 VNominal 959.99289 0.00009 0.0005 -10 VNominal 959.99303 0.00008 0.0005 0 VNominal 959.99311 0.00007 0.0005 10 VNominal 959.99308 0.00007 0.0005 20 VMinimum 959.99293 0.00009 0.0005 Pass 20 VNominal 959.99293 0.00009 0.0005 20 VMaximum 959.99293 0.00009 0.0005 30 VNominal 959.99300 0.00008 0.0005 40 VNominal 959.99308 0.00007 0.0005 50 VNominal 959.99311 0.00007 0.0005 Nominal Frequency: 952.99375 Parameter Definitions: Measurements performed at input voltage Vnominal ± 15%. Parameter Value VNominal: 120VAC VMinimum: 102VAC VMaximum: 138VAC Page 11 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Setup Photos Inside Temperature Chamber Outside Temperature Chamber Page 12 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

2.1049 / 101.109 Bandwidth Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Harrison / S. Pittsford Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.109, TIA-603E Test Date(s): 12/12/2018 Configuration: 3 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 952.006, 959.993MHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 2.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 30-36 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P07228 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 11/30/2017 11/30/2019 Test Data Summary Frequency Measured Limit Modulation Results (MHz) (kHz) (kHz) 952.006 OOK 2.5672 <12.5 Pass 959.99 OOK 2.7880 <12.5 Pass Page 13 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Plots Low Channel High Channel Page 14 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Setup Photo Page 15 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

2.1051 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations - Conducted Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Harrison / S. Pittsford Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.111, TIA-603E Test Date(s): 12/14/2018 Configuration: 3 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 9kHz-10GHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 2.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT is transmitting through a temporary antenna connector and is attached directly to the spectrum analyzer. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 30-36 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P07228 Attenuator Pasternack PE7004-20 11/30/2017 11/30/2019 Page 16 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Data Summary Limit applied: Part 101.111 (a) (5) (i) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 2.5 KHz up to and including 6.25 KHz: At least 53 log10 (fd/2.5) decibels; (ii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 6.25 KHz up to and including 9.5 KHz: At least 103 log10 (fd/3.9) decibels; (iii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 9.5 KHz up to and including 15 KHz: At least 157 log10 (fd/5.3) decibels; and (iv) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency greater than 15 KHz: At least 50 plus 10 log10(P) or 70 decibels, whichever is the lesser attenuation. (50+10log10(0.716W) = 48.55) (28.55dBm output power attenuated by 48.55dB = -20dBm +107= 87dBuV) Frequency Measured Limit Margin Results (MHz) (dBuV) (dBuV) (dB) 1904.012 56.4 87 -30.6 Pass 1905 53.5 87 -33.5 Pass 2856.018 57.1 87 -29.9 Pass 2857.5 57.5 87 -29.5 Pass 3808.024 56.5 87 -30.5 Pass 3810 52.7 87 -34.3 Pass 4760.03 51.9 87 -35.1 Pass 4762.475 53.4 87 -33.6 Pass 7616.598 60.9 87 -26.1 Pass 7622.03 61.0 87 -26.0 Pass Page 17 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Plots Page 18 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Setup Photo Page 19 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

2.1053 / 101.111 Emissions Limitations - Radiated Test Setup/Conditions Test Location: Bothell Lab C3 Test Engineer: M. Harrison / S. Pittsford Test Method: FCC CFR 47 Part 101.111, TIA-603E Test Date(s): 12/12/2018 Configuration: 3 Test Setup: Frequency Range: 952-959.85MHz Frequency tested: 9kHz-10GHz Firmware power setting: Max Power EUT Firmware: 5.71 Protocol /MCS/Modulation: OOK Antenna type: Internal PIFA Antenna Gain: 2.0 dBi Duty Cycle: 100% (Test Mode) Test Mode: Continuously transmitting Test Setup: EUT has temporary antenna connector and is connected to termination. Multiple modulation tones investigated, only worst case reported. Modifications Added: None Environmental Conditions Temperature (ºC) 20-22 Relative Humidity (%): 30-36 Test Equipment Asset# Description Manufacturer Model Cal Date Cal Due 02307 Preamp HP 8447D 1/15/2018 1/15/2020 P05305 Cable Andrews ETSI-50T 10/24/2017 10/24/2019 P05360 Cable Belden RG214 1/31/2018 1/31/2020 02673 Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E4446A 2/3/2017 2/3/2019 P06123 Attenuator Aeroflex 18N-6 5/5/2017 5/5/2019 P06540 Cable Andrews Heliax 10/30/2017 10/30/2019 03628 Biconilog Antenna ETS 3142E 6/7/2017 6/7/2019 01467 Horn Antenna EMCO 3115 7/21/2017 7/21/2019 HE9615-150K- 02611 High Pass Filter TTE 1/15/2018 1/15/2020 50-720B P06219 Attenuator Narda 768-10 4/13/2018 4/13/2020 32026-29801- P06503 Cable Astrolab 3/13/2018 3/13/2020 29801-36 P06515 Cable Andrews Heliax 6/29/2018 6/29/2020 03540 Preamp HP 83017A 5/2/2017 5/2/2019 00052 Loop Antenna EMCO 6502 5/7/2018 5/7/2020 Page 20 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Data Summary Limit applied: Part 101.111 (a) (5) (i) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 2.5 KHz up to and including 6.25 KHz: At least 53 log10 (fd/2.5) decibels; (ii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 6.25 KHz up to and including 9.5 KHz: At least 103 log10 (fd/3.9) decibels; (iii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 9.5 KHz up to and including 15 KHz: At least 157 log10 (fd/5.3) decibels; and (iv) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by a displacement frequency greater than 15 KHz: At least 50 plus 10 log10(P) or 70 decibels, whichever is the lesser attenuation. (50+10log10(0.716W) = 48.55) (28.55dBm output power attenuated by 48.55dB = -20dBm) 𝑑𝐡𝑒𝑉 75.2𝑑𝐡𝑒𝑉 𝐸𝐼𝑅𝑃 ( ) = 𝑃(π‘‘π΅π‘š) − 20𝐿𝑂𝐺(𝑑) + 104.77 = −20π‘‘π΅π‘š − 20𝐿𝑂𝐺(3) + 104.77 = @ 3 π‘šπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘  π‘š π‘š Where d is distance in meters. Note: The limit and measurements were recorded and corrected for dBµV/m at 3m using correction factors based on known measurement system losses. Frequency Measured Limit Margin Results (MHz) (dBµV/m at 3m) (dBµV/m at 3m) (dB) 28.448 39.2 75.2 -36 Pass 34.495 44.7 75.2 -30.5 Pass 35.945 43.9 75.2 -31.3 Pass 47.835 43.1 75.2 -32.1 Pass 60.015 42.9 75.2 -32.3 Pass 72.195 40 75.2 -35.2 Pass 162.53 32 75.2 -43.2 Pass 1904.2 57.2 75.2 -18 Pass 1919.92 57.3 75.2 -17.9 Pass 2855.94 54 75.2 -21.2 Pass 2880.03 54.2 75.2 -21 Pass 3808.92 53 75.2 -22.2 Pass 3839.71 51 75.2 -24.2 Pass 4760.92 51.2 75.2 -24 Pass 4799.7 52.2 75.2 -23 Pass 5712.93 54.6 75.2 -20.6 Pass 5759.69 56.7 75.2 -18.5 Pass 6664.93 56.9 75.2 -18.3 Pass 6720.25 60.8 75.2 -14.4 Pass 7616.93 58.7 75.2 -16.5 Pass 7680.24 58.6 75.2 -16.6 Pass 8568.77 60.4 75.2 -14.8 Pass 8640.23 58.8 75.2 -16.4 Pass 9520.77 59.5 75.2 -15.7 Pass 9600.22 59.8 75.2 -15.4 Pass Page 21 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

Test Setup Photo(s) Below 1GHz Above 1GHz Page 22 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

X Axis Y Axis Page 23 of 24 Report No.: 102014-2A

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